Are Your Goods Exempt From the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?
Certain goods that enter the U.S. under a free trade agreement or trade preference program may also be exempt from paying the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). Check the table to…
Exporters Need to Be Prepared for Upcoming Control Reforms
…will get to your respective category. Then you’ll need to determine: Are we still subject to ITAR or have our goods transitioned to EAR? This would be a good time…
10 Truly Terrifying Trade Compliance Nightmares
…U.S. Customs pull your cargo for an intensive or stratified compliance exam. Being investigated by the Department of Justice for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Being sued by…
Scott Perkins Speaking at Export Workshop on Oct 29
…be presenting on “How freight forwarding services can simplify shipping complexities.” The event is free and includes breakfast. Registration is required due to limited space. Click here to register online…
Download Our Updated SLI Form
…In-Bond, Temporary Import Bond, or Drawbacks and so forth. 22) DDTC Quantity/DDTC Unit of Measure. Added to identify ITAR licensable goods. 24) ECCN, EAR99 or USML category number. Allows for…
Part II: Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
…the conduct of foreign affairs and other activities essential to national security. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) OFAC will continue to perform the following functions:…
Will the Government Shutdown Affect My Freight?
…issued instructions on how to use a temporary license number on new shipments that do not yet have a proper license number. Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations (FTSR) Website is…
Important Export Links
…Controls (DDTC) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Foreign Country Info (duty rates, taxes, etc.) Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) ITAR Money & Finance: Treasury, 31 CFR (OFAC) Schedule B Search Engine …
How Could We Have Prevented This?
…sinks in the middle of the ocean, along with 20 containers of an importer’s high valued goods. This is the same question that often leads to a business discovering the…
Compliance Freebie: NAFTA Decision Tree for Determining Country of Origin
Use this decision tree to help you determine the correct country of origin for goods from a NAFTA country (United States, Canada, or Mexico). This tool is for educational purposes…